Africa - Voice of America: Increasing Number of Somalis Fleeing Insecurity, Hunger

Africa - Voice of America africa

Increasing Number of Somalis Fleeing Insecurity, Hunger Jun 26th 2012, 16:14 GENEVA - The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) says insecurity and lack of food continue to drive a large number of Somalis to flee their homes. The UNHCR reports that around 146,000 Somalis have left their homes this year, as the country struggles with another poor rainy season and continued fighting between pro-government forces and militant group al-Shabab. The agency says many of the displaced have settled in areas around Dobley and Diif, close to the Kenyan border.  It ... Media files: 9CC19334-7C56-4E8D-B011-F56B212B3259_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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